About Leanidas Volox "Medusa"--------------------
Leanidas is friendly and fiercely loyal to those she calls friend. She is responsible and sometimes takes on too much on herself, especially if the person charged to her is harmed.
Melee Attack Bonus: +10
Othello's Statistics:
N Large animal Init +4; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +8 DEFENSE AC 15, touch 13, flat-footed 11 (+4 Dex, –1 size, +2 natural)
OFFENSE Speed 50 ft.
STATISTICS Str 20, Dex 18, Con 21, Int 2, Wis 17, Cha 11
-------------------- Feats -------------------- Armor Proficiency (LIGHT / MEDIUM / HEAVY) (PFCR 118), Armor Proficiency (Heavy) (PFCR 118), Armor Proficiency (Light) (PFCR 118), Armor Proficiency (Medium) (PFCR 118), Combat Expertise (PFCR 119), Combat Reflexes (PFCR 119-120), Dazzling Display (PFCR 120), Iron Will, Improved Trip (PFCR 128), Intimidating Prowess (PFCR 128), Power Attack (PFCR 131), Saving Shield (PFAPG 168), Shield Proficiency (PFCR 133), Tandem Trip (PFUC 122), Tower Shield Proficiency (PFCR 135-136) -------------------- Traits -------------------- Anatomist- You know where to aim your blows to strike vital organs and you gain a +1 trait bonus on all rolls made to confirm critical hits. Sacred Avenger(Calistria)- When a creature damages you with a weapon, on your next turn you gain a +1 trait bonus on weapon damage against that creature. If this creature is your ilduliel this bonus increases to +2. -------------------- Racial Traits -------------------- Bonus Human- +2 Strength -------------------- Fighter (Phalanx Soldier) Special Abilities -------------------- Stand Firm (Ex) At 2nd level, a phalanx soldier gains a +1 bonus to CMD against bull rush, drag, overrun, and trip attempts. This bonus also applies on saves against trample attacks. The bonus increases by +1 for every four levels beyond 2nd. Phalanx Fighting (Ex) At 3rd level, when a phalanx soldier wields a shield, he can use any polearm or spear of his size as a one-handed weapon.
Challenge (Ex) Once per day, a cavalier can challenge a foe to combat. As a swift action, the cavalier chooses one target within sight to challenge. The cavalier’s melee attacks deal extra damage whenever the attacks are made against the target of his challenge. This extra damage is equal to the cavalier’s level. The cavalier can use this ability once per day at 1st level, plus one additional time per day for every three levels beyond 1st, to a maximum of seven times per day at 19th level. Challenging a foe requires much of the cavalier’s concentration. The cavalier takes a –2 penalty to his Armor Class, except against attacks made by the target of his challenge. The challenge remains in effect until the target is dead or unconscious or until the combat ends. Each cavalier’s challenge also includes another effect which is listed in the section describing the cavalier’s order. Mount (Ex) A cavalier gains the service of a loyal and trusty steed to carry him into battle. This mount functions as a druid’s animal companion, using the cavalier’s level as his effective druid level. The creature must be one that he is capable of riding and is suitable as a mount. A Medium cavalier can select a camel or a horse. A Small cavalier can select a pony or wolf, but can also select a boar or a dog if he is at least 4th level. The GM might approve other animals as suitable mounts. A cavalier does not take an armor check penalty on Ride checks while riding his mount. The mount is always considered combat trained and begins play with Light Armor Proficiency as a bonus feat. A cavalier’s mount does not gain the share spells special ability. A cavalier’s bond with his mount is strong, with the pair learning to anticipate each other’s moods and moves. Should a cavalier’s mount die, the cavalier may find another mount to serve him after 1 week of mourning. This new mount does not gain the link, evasion, devotion, or improved evasion special abilities until the next time the cavalier gains a level. Tactician (Ex) At 1st level, a cavalier receives a teamwork feat as a bonus feat. He must meet the prerequisites for this feat. As a standard action, the cavalier can grant this feat to all allies within 30 feet who can see and hear him. Allies retain the use of this bonus feat for 3 rounds plus 1 round for every two levels the cavalier possesses. Allies do not need to meet the prerequisites of these bonus feats. The cavalier can use this ability once per day at 1st level, plus one additional time per day at 5th level and for every 5 levels thereafter.
Order Abilities: A cavalier that belongs to the order of the cockatrice gains the following abilities as he increases in level. Braggart (Ex) At 2nd level, the cavalier can spend a standard action to extol his own accomplishments and battle prowess. He receives Dazzling Display as a bonus feat. He does not need a weapon in hand to use this ability. The cavalier receives a +2 morale bonus on melee attack rolls made against demoralized targets.
Each Volox protects the man
A single weak spot
From thigh to neck, Leanidas. Leanidas opened her eyes as she focused her vision on the wide open fields as the troops of House Volox trained. The famous Phalanx formation that earned House Volox the fame, a crush unit heavily utilized by the King of Amular when they require hard shield tactics forming the vanguard on military invasions. The Vanguard is a formation of 1500 men, led by a strategos (general). Volox phalanxes usually deployed in ranks of 16 men deep, sometimes to as much as 32 men deep. The phalanx depth could vary depending on the needs of the moment and plans of the general. The Volox phalanxes had to trust their neighbours to protect them, and be willing to protect their neighbour; a phalanx was thus only as strong as its weakest elements. The effectiveness of the phalanx therefore depended upon how well the phalanxes could maintain this formation while in combat, and how well they could stand their ground, especially when engaged against another phalanx. For this reason, the formation was deliberately organized to group friends and family closely together, thus providing a psychological incentive to support one's fellows, and a disincentive through shame to panic or attempt to flee. Leanidas looks on proudly at the efficiency of how quickly her men changed formation and tactics upon her commands issued through a flag bearer waving various colored flags. Satisfied with the progress of the Phalanx, she returns to her room and requested her squire to put on her armor. While the squire hastily puts on her armor, Leanidas thoughts drifted away... Leanidas is the eldest daughter of General Theosson Volox, Patriarch of House Volox. An established phalanx fighter herself, she is able to wield both spear and shield very well even without the phalanx formation. What a mighty man you will be if you are born as a man Leanidas... A saying her father always said as traditionally the ruler of House Volox must always be a male. Thus her younger brother Ciaphas Volox an amazing phalanx fighter himself is groomed for leadership. She struggled with resentment towards her younger brother when she was younger as she bested him in both spear and shield and tactics of the Phalanx formation. All that changed when her mother Alistria Volox passed away due to sickness when she was 10. As she stood with her brother before her mother's deathbed, she recalled the last words spoken by her mother. We fight...
A single weak spot
Protect your brother Leanidas. Our strength is unity... Remembering that night, it formed the principle of her life. To protect her fellowmen, the source of our strength. Unity. It turned her resentment to stoic resolve, serving as a personal bodyguard to her father Patriarch Theosson Volox and her brother Heir Caliphas Volox on military campaigns. When they formed up the Phalanx Formation, Leanidas stood on the right side dedicating to protect Theosson and Caliphas on her left at all cost, to death if necessary. Leanidas fashioned a Battle Mask shaped after the visage of the fabled Medusa from the ancient word έδουσα (Médousa), means "guardian, protectress". Donning on the mask, it conceals her femininity and it strike fear into the hearts of those she faced. Imitating the erratic and trance like movement of the cobra, Leanidas's spear flashed and trips opponents from unpredictable angle , striking swiftly at the smallest opening amidst the opponent's confusion. Spinning and blocking with her shield, she mastered the art of body-guarding by shielding all those who are close to her. Leanidas whispered the Volox ethos... We fight...
You are ready, Lady Leanidas. The squire respectfully bowed before her. Checking the sturdiness of the armor, she nods before picking up her huge round shield with the emblem of House Volox on it, a snake eating it's own tail signifying completeness and unity which she named Aegis and her spear resembling a striking serpent Adder off the weapon rack. Feeling the weight of the shield, she reminds herself of the heavy responsibility to protect those who are charged to her. She picks up her Battle Mask resembling the fabled "Medusa" which she wears in combat earning her the reputation of "Medusa", attaching it to her belt. Her father has called her to represent House Volox on a diplomatic mission towards Kingdom of Talfor. A peace talk hoping to resolve the issues within the two kingdoms. Her mission is to protect the 4 ambassador sent from the Church, Military, Navy and the Mages College. Patriarch, i present myself and pledge upon my honor to do House Volox proud. Leanidas speaks as she slams her spear against her shield standing before her Patriarch, Theossan Volox. The loud clang echoed within the empty throne room. Leanidas, you remind me so much of your mother...she would have been proud as I am now. This assignment is of utmost importance and dedicate to see to their safety. To owe our friends nothing but Honor, Honesty and Loyalty. Theossan hugs Leanidas as he draws her close and whispered into her ears. You are the first born of House Volox...should the situation turn for the worse, raise the Vanguard of House Volox. Pulling back, Theossan smiles. Come home with your shield or on it....Leanidas I will...........Father... Leanidas bows before exiting the throne room wiping her tears away. |
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